TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Clarence Dewayne Willis

Clarence Dewayne Willis, age 51, of Texarkana. TX, gained his wings on Sunday, September 11, 2022. Clarence was born on March 16, 1971 in Texarkana, TX. It was no secret to those who knew and loved him that he had…

Melody Lynn Akin

Melody Lynn Akin, age 64, of Doddridge, Arkansas went to her heavenly home Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family. Mrs. Akin was born October 9, 1957, in Dallas, Texas. She was a Baptist and a…

Jane Scherer

Ora “Jane” Scherer, age 83, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022. Jane was born on May 11, 1939 to Owen and Edna Sue Moody in Texarkana, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her parents; her…

Barbara Jean Shackelford

Barbara Jean Shackelford, age 87, of Texarkana, Arkansas went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at a local hospice facility. Mrs. Shackelford was born June 2, 1935, in Texarkana, Arkansas. She was a…

Susan Woolley

Susan Ann Woolley, age 66, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Sunday, September 18, 2022, in a Shreveport, Louisiana, hospital. Mrs. Woolley was born August 3, 1956, in Texarkana, Arkansas to Carl and Kathryn (Taylor) Cook. Susan worked at one time for…

James (Wart) Steve Sanders

U.S. Veteran James Steve (Wart) Sanders James Sanders passed away peacefully on Saturday early morning at Hospice of Texarkana. He was lovingly cared for by many members of his family who were always by his side. James was THE MAN…

William Albert Blackburn, Jr.

William Albert Blackburn, Jr., age 82, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at his home. He was born on May 2, 1940, in Houston, Texas, to William Albert, Sr. and Juliette Blackburn. Mr. Blackburn retired from…

LaVonda Rogers

Birtha LaVonda Rogers, age 74, of Texarkana, Arkansas went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, September 15, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family. Mrs. Rogers was born January 19, 1948, in Big Fork, Arkansas. She…